Sangeeta Agarwal

Honestly, left side sleeping is generally called the best, but because I had some complications and placenta issues, my gynac gave me specific instructions on how to rest. Please ask your doctor once during your next visit to see what is safe for your specific condition.

The best time to test is first thing in the morning on the day after your missed period, as hCG levels are highest then. If you get a faint line or feel confused, don't keep repeating tests at home, just call your gynac for a blood test to be safe.

In those early weeks, I felt so disconnected and cried constantly without knowing why. The lack of sleep combined with hormonal changes is brutal, but talking to my gynac helped me get through it.

The most practical way is to just buy a basic home kit and test the morning after your period is late. No need to go for expensive blood tests unless the kit shows a positive.

My mom used to make warm ginger-tulsi tea for me when I felt like this. Hormones can make our body temperature go up and down, so wrap yourself in a nice cozy shawl.